Equestrian Trails Open
All District trails are opened for equestrian use.

Geneva IPP closed
7/13-7/20
The Geneva Branch of the Illinois Prairie Path will be closed 7/13-7/20. KDOT will be making ADA improvements to the Kirk Road crossing.

Summer Camps
School's out. Do you need a summer camp option? Join us for one or more weeks at Creek Bend Nature Center in St. Charles. Call 630-444-3190.

Surplus equipment
available at auction
Used gym equipment and more are available at auction through 6/22 at 3 p.m. Bid now.

Special events at Creek Bend Nature Center

Creek Bend Nature Center is available for private rental. Located within LeRoy Oakes, this facility is perfect for weddings, receptions, parties or other special events. Showings are Wednesdays from 4-7 p.m., or by appointment. Call 630-444-3064.

Brunner improvements underway
Planned improvements to Brunner Family FP began in October 2014. Enhancements include restoration, picnic and interpretive areas, fishing station, and trails to connect Buffalo Park FP to the north and Fox River Shores FP to the south. Construction will last through this summer, followed by an Aug. 29 grand opening celebration.

Trail Closures
There are multiple closures on the Fox River Trail through Elgin and South Elgin, as well as on the Stearns Road Trail in St. Charles. Here's a map with more information. We will post updates here, as they become available.

Stearns Bike Trail Closed

A portion of the Stearns Road bike trail is closed for road reconstruction. See the 4/8/14 KDOT Press Release for details.

Barbara Belding Lodge

at Brewster Creek

Rent the Barbara Belding Lodge at Brewster Creek Forest Preserve for your next gathering. See our Brewster page for details.

RV, tent and equestrian camp sites are available May 1 - Oct. 31. Big Rock Campground and Paul Wolff Campground are located within beautiful Kane County forest preserves. You can get away from it all — without spending it all. For more information, call our campground hotline at 630-444-1200

The Fabyan Windmill has been a part of Geneva and the District for 100 years. Join us for a fun, free Centennial Celebration! We'll have food, music, giveaways, windmill tours, a pinwheel-making station, plus, be a part of the official centennial photo, to be placed in the time capsule. Don't miss it.